Honda CB500 Hornet vs Kawasaki Z500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB500 Hornet and the Kawasaki Z500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB500 Hornet
E-Clutch variant
- SRP
- ₱380,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,720
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱289,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,233
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱289,800, which is ₱90,200 (24%) below the Honda CB500 Hornet at ₱380,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z500 is estimated at ₱8,233 a month against ₱10,720 for the CB500 Hornet, a difference of ₱2,487 a month.
- The Z500 makes more power (52 PS against 50.5 PS for the CB500 Hornet).
- The CB500 Hornet has more torque (44.7 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the Z500).
- The CB500 Hornet has the larger engine (471 cc against 451 cc for the Z500).
- The CB500 Hornet is the heavier bike (188 kg against 166 kg for the Z500).
- The CB500 Hornet carries more fuel (17.1 L against 14 L for the Z500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB500 HornetE-Clutch, ₱380,000 | Kawasaki Z500Standard, ₱289,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 30.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2081 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width (differs) | 798 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1059 mm | 1055 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1409 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 789 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 144 mm | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 188 kg | 166 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.1 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa upside-down fork (SFF-B) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston caliper | Single disc, 220 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 – 17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 17MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda E-Clutch; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Assist and slipper clutch |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.